Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Planning Committee raises concerns over proposals for former public houses
The future use of two former public houses dominated discussions at Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting held on 24 September. Committee members considered proposals
Planning Committee raises concerns over proposals for former public houses
The future use of two former public houses dominated discussions at Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting held on 24 September. Committee members considered proposals
News
Somerset residents show their commitment to recycle more food waste
Somerset Council, in partnership with household collections contractor, SUEZ, has revealed top results following a year of campaigning. There was a 7.3% rise in the
Somerset launches new strategy to tackle domestic abuse
Somerset Council and its partners have launched a new strategy setting out how they will prevent domestic abuse, support victims and families, and hold people
Somerset’s Local Plan: What happens next
The first consultation in the process that will lead to Somerset’s new Local Plan has been completed with responses now being analysed. The Local Plan
Parking proposals aim to create fairer, more consistent system across Somerset
Somerset Council’s Executive will meet next week to consider proposals for a revised and phased move towards a fairer and more consistent approach to parking
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
October 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
Planning Committee
Community and Cultural Services Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
October 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
